Join our lottery
Fancy the chance of winning up to £25,000?
Play our weekly lottery and be in with a chance of winning £25,000, all while supporting Tinnitus UK
If you live in Britain and are over 18 you can enter online today. For as little as £1 per week, you could be in with a 1 in 63 chance of winning a prize.
By joining the Tinnitus UK Unity Lottery you will be helping to keep our helpline open, helping people like James, who called our helpline while he was struggling with his tinnitus.
“The helpline adviser was so measured, knowledgeable and reassuring, offering some valuable advice. Our conversation lifted my mood on what had otherwise been a bleak day with my tinnitus.”
You’ll be sent a six-digit lottery number which is selected at random. This will be unique to you for as long as you play. And you can have more than one chance and number if you wish. Unity Lottery draws take place every Friday and the result will be on the winners’ page.
For every £1 played, at least 50p goes straight to Tinnitus UK. The other 50p is split between the prize pot and administration costs.
Six digits matched – £25,000 win
Five digits matched – £1,000 win
Four digits matched – £25 win
Take a look at our FAQs below to learn everything you need to know about the Tinnitus UK Unity Lottery.
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FAQs
How do I buy lottery tickets?
You can buy lottery tickets by setting up a Direct Debit lottery subscription, which is the easiest way to ensure you’re entered into the draw each week, or by cheque/credit card. Alternatively, you can telephone Unity on 0370 050 9240 and request an entry form for the Tinnitus UK lottery.
Can I choose my lottery numbers?
These are chosen randomly and will be your numbers for the duration of your membership of our lottery. When you enter the lottery, you will be sent your unique numbers.
Can I have more than one entry?
Yes. Each £1 entry buys you one ‘chance’ of winning in the lottery. In accordance with Unity’s commitment to responsible gambling, they offer a maximum of 20 entries each month per person.
- £1/week – 1 chance to win – 50p goes to Tinnitus UK each week
- £2/week – 2 chances to win – £1 goes to Tinnitus UK each week
- £3/week – 3 chances to win – £1.50 goes to Tinnitus UK each week
How old do I have to be to enter?
You must be aged 16 or over to enter the lottery.
Why am I sent to another website when making a payment online?
When taking payments, Tinnitus UK uses a secure payments system provided by our External Lottery Manager. This ensures your details are taken in a safe and secure manner when you enter the lottery online.
What happens if I lose connection to the internet while entering?
We advise you to call the Unity Lottery helpline on 0370 050 9240 and we will be able to assist you and confirm whether or not a payment was taken successfully.
Are my entries eligible for Gift Aid?
Unfortunately, we cannot claim Gift Aid on funds raised through the lottery.
Why is Tinnitus UK running a weekly lottery?
A lottery is a fun and engaging way for Tinnitus UK to raise funds. The lottery is promoted and run to help raise essential funds for our charity. Profits from the lottery go to Tinnitus UK.
What is the Unity Lottery?
The Unity Lottery is an umbrella lottery platform which charities of all shapes and sizes can use to run their own fundraising lotteries. The Unity Lottery draw takes place every Saturday, and each ticket gives players the chance of winning one of four fantastic prizes. Each entry costs just £1.
Where does the money go, exactly?
For every £1 played, at least 50p goes straight to Tinnitus UK. The other 50p is split between the prize pot and administration costs.
How can Tinnitus UK offer £25,000 as a top prize?
When a player wins a prize, this is covered by the Unity prize pot. This means that charities using Unity for their fundraising lotteries can offer a £25,000 jackpot and smaller prizes to their players.
What are the odds of winning a prize?
The odds of winning any prize in Unity is 1 in 63. Everyone in Unity has an equal chance of winning, no matter which charity they support or how many players that charity has. This is one of the main benefits for Tinnitus UK in joining a scheme like Unity.
What can I win?
The Unity lottery prize structure is based on a 6 digit number match, in the correct sequence, as follows:
- 3 digit match = 5 entries into the next draw
- 4 digit match = £25
- 5 digit match = £1,000
- 6 digit match = £25,000
How do I know if I’ve won?
Winners will be notified automatically so there is no need for you to claim. The winning Unity number will be published on the results page of www.unitylottery.co.uk or alternatively you can call the Unity winners hotline 0370 055 2291. If you have any queries please contact the Unity Lottery hotline on 0370 050 9240.
Who do I contact if I have any further questions?
For questions about the lottery or your lottery membership, please call the Unity Lottery Helpline: 0370 050 9240 (Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm) Alternatively, please fill in this contact form
For information about gambling responsibly, please visit GambleAware.
Gambling Commission website: www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk
The promoter of this Unity Lottery is Tinnitus UK, Unit 5, Acorn Business Park, Sheffield S10 1GR
Tinnitus UK is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by Sheffield City Council under account number 5812.
A minimum of 50% of the total lottery proceeds go to supporting the work carried out by Tinnitus UK, 18.4% on prizes and 31.6% on expenses and administration of the lottery.
Unity is a common brand lottery jointly promoted by Sterling Management Centre Limited and individual society lotteries. Each Lottery operated under Unity is a separate licensed lottery, operated by and supporting that particular good cause. Unity is administered by Sterling Management Centre Limited, licensed and regulated in Great Britain by The Gambling Commission under account number 3137.